Emre Can's believes Liverpool’s destruction of Manchester City sent a message around Europe – as he insisted no decision has been made on his future.

The Germany international was a standout performer in the thrilling 4-3 success that shattered City’s hopes of going through the season unbeaten, his level of form showing why he will be missed should he leave Anfield when his deal expires in June.

Liverpool first made an approach to Can about extending his contract in the summer of 2016 but the fact they will not insert agree to his request to insert a release clause ensured discussions reached an impasse.

Emre Can was a standout performer in Liverpool's 4-3 win over Manchester City

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Can is now in a position where he can sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs around Europe. He has been persistently linked with Juventus but, contrary to reports in Italy, the 24-year-old clarified that he is keeping all his options open and is continuing to talk to Liverpool.

‘My agent is looking after everything but I am here until the summer,’ said Can. ‘I haven’t signed anything (with Juventus) or anyone. I am talking with everyone. Of course I am talking with Liverpool. Why not? I still have a contract here. It is an amazing club.

‘What can I say? My agent does the rest. I just concentrate on the scene, on my performance and the football. I will give everything for this team.’

Sadio Mane scored Liverpool's third as Jurgen Klopp's side beat Manchester City on Sunday

Given the momentum Liverpool have found in recent months, it would be a big call to walk out on Jurgen Klopp’s project now but Can is adamant that a decision about his future can wait until the summer. His immediate priority is getting the most of this campaign.

There is little hope of clawing back City’s 15-point lead at the top but there is no reason why they cannot make a big push to win the Champions League. They face Porto in the last 16 and Can feels those remaining in the competition will have looked at Liverpool and realised they are a threat after a performance he described as “the best” of Klopp’s reign.

‘It was unbelievable,’ said Can. ‘Brilliant, really. How we pressed, I think it was the best game in terms of how I saw it. Look at how we pressed. We played against Manchester City! You don’t have to forget that! We were always on the front foot, everyone pressing and everyone did a brilliant job.

Roberto Firmino's pressing was relentless and his goal was beautifully taken in the second half

‘We didn’t have to pick one player out against manchester City. Every single player performed and did an amazing job. Sadio, Roberto, Mo… they scored the goals. But Robbo (Andy Robertson), Joel (Matip), Joe (Gomez)… They did an amazing job. We don’t have to pick one player.

‘If teams watch our performance they will think “oh wow!” They will see we are a strong side. But this is just one game. It is just three points and we have to keep going. All we have to do is think about the next game. Porto in the Champions League. Before that, we have Swansea.’